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Chris Bertram on Rousseau's Moral Psychology

Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a prolific writer in a number of genres. His insights into moral psychology, and particularly what he had to say about human needs for approval from others, have continuing resonance. In this episode of the Philosophy Bites podcast Chris Bertram discusses this aspect of his work with Nigel Warburton.

Listen to Chris Bertram on Rousseau's Moral Psychology

Chris Betram's entry on Jean-Jacques Rousseau in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

'Why Rousseau Still Matters' (an essay by Chris Bertram in The Philosopher's Magazine)

The Rousseau Association

 

Kate Soper on Alternative Hedonism

Kate Soper believes that we need to rethink how we live in the light of impending environmental catastrophe. But the unexpected element in her thought is that alternative ways of living can be more enjoyable than consumerism. This leads to her notion of alternative hedonism.

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Melissa Lane on Rousseau on Modern Society

Modern soceity is synonymous with progress, isn't it? Not according to the eighteenth century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. He argued that civilization is for the most part morally corrupting. Melissa Lane explains his position in this episode of Philosophy Bites.
Listen to Melissa Lane on Rousseau on Civilization